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Saintwa · 05-06-2019, 11:45 AM

Hey guys, Saintwa here from Holland.

I am quite new to this, have been doing photography for less than a year now.

I have always been fascinated by cameras and the art of photography but it was only after rediscovering my dads old nikon film camera (relatively old) that I got starded.

Right now I am shooting with a nikon d3200 but I feel like I am missing some focal lenghts and looks. I got here after doing my research on good and affordable vintage lenses. Great forum!
I would love to learn more about photography here

By the way does anyone know if vintage pentax lenses , m42 and k mount, can be adapted to the f mount? Or will that be a problem?
(F.e. canon fd lenses can not be adapted to nikon f due to the focussing distance)

*Fun fact, my dad used to shoot pentax back in the days and he loved it

Adam · 05-06-2019, 11:51 AM

Welcome aboard! I don't think you have very many options when adapting to Nikon, unfortunately- see the thread below:

Pentax (K) lenses on Nikon Body, possible? - PentaxForums.com

One alternative, if you want to use vintage lenses, would be to pick up a cheap Pentax or Canon camera. You can use both with M42 lenses, and you can use K-mount lenses on Canon if you neuter the aperture lever (this lowers the value of the lens so it's not something I'd recommend doing often).

**pjv** · 05-06-2019, 12:43 PM

Hi from Australia.

**TER-OR** · 05-06-2019, 01:31 PM

Welcome!

Years ago I put a split-prism focus screen in my K10D, it worked well. I haven't tried with the K5 or K3II, though they seem better at unmodified manual focus anyway. It's an easy way to use those old fully-manual lenses, though - and inexpensive on an old body!

Saintwa · 05-06-2019, 03:34 PM

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for your replies!

Also thank you Adam!

I love the warm and charakteristic looks of vintage glass, such a shame I can't adapt.. even Nikon vintage glass is just so outrageously expensive..

I will look in to multiple options then ^^ perhaps a Mirrorless system?

Adam · 05-06-2019, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by Saintwa

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for your replies!

Also thank you Adam!

I love the warm and charakteristic looks of vintage glass, such a shame I can't adapt.. even Nikon vintage glass is just so outrageously expensive..

I will look in to multiple options then ^^ perhaps a Mirrorless system?

The nice thing about mirrorless is that you can adapt just about anything. There are lots of Sony A7 users doing the same thing

**Kerrowdown** · 05-07-2019, 12:08 PM

Welcome aboard, as others have suggested... get yourself an older Pentax body and then your good to go with the fine vintage Pentax glass.

C_Jones · 05-08-2019, 08:50 AM

Welcome to Pentax Forums.

MarkJerling · 05-08-2019, 03:35 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Kind regards,
Mark
aotearoa

(New Zealand)

**beachgardener** · 05-17-2019, 08:28 PM

G'day mate and welcome to the forum

05-06-2019, 11:45 AM	#1
Saintwa New Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 8	Hello There Hey guys, Saintwa here from Holland. I am quite new to this, have been doing photography for less than a year now. I have always been fascinated by cameras and the art of photography but it was only after rediscovering my dads old nikon film camera (relatively old) that I got starded. Right now I am shooting with a nikon d3200 but I feel like I am missing some focal lenghts and looks. I got here after doing my research on good and affordable vintage lenses. Great forum! I would love to learn more about photography here By the way does anyone know if vintage pentax lenses , m42 and k mount, can be adapted to the f mount? Or will that be a problem? (F.e. canon fd lenses can not be adapted to nikon f due to the focussing distance) *Fun fact, my dad used to shoot pentax back in the days and he loved it

05-06-2019, 11:51 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 48,973	Welcome aboard! I don't think you have very many options when adapting to Nikon, unfortunately- see the thread below: Pentax (K) lenses on Nikon Body, possible? - PentaxForums.com One alternative, if you want to use vintage lenses, would be to pick up a cheap Pentax or Canon camera. You can use both with M42 lenses, and you can use K-mount lenses on Canon if you neuter the aperture lever (this lowers the value of the lens so it's not something I'd recommend doing often). Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-06-2019, 03:38 PM	#6
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 48,973	Originally posted by Saintwa Hello Everyone, Thank you for your replies! Also thank you Adam! I love the warm and charakteristic looks of vintage glass, such a shame I can't adapt.. even Nikon vintage glass is just so outrageously expensive.. I will look in to multiple options then ^^ perhaps a Mirrorless system? The nice thing about mirrorless is that you can adapt just about anything. There are lots of Sony A7 users doing the same thing Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

05-08-2019, 03:35 PM	#9
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,974	Welcome to the forum. Kind regards, Mark (New Zealand)

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Saintwa New Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 8 Original Poster	Hello Everyone, Thank you for your replies! Also thank you Adam! I love the warm and charakteristic looks of vintage glass, such a shame I can't adapt.. even Nikon vintage glass is just so outrageously expensive.. I will look in to multiple options then ^^ perhaps a Mirrorless system?

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